Leura County is a Queensland cadastral county, named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897 and gazetted 8 March 1901. Its gazetted centre, 23°12′S 149°21′E, sits within the area covered today by Central Highlands Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Central Highlands Regional Council |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 973, ref. no. 19239 |
| Coordinates | 23°12′S 149°21′E |
Geography
The gazetted point for Leura County is 23°12′S 149°21′E, in the area today administered by Central Highlands Regional Council. No confirmed town or parish list is published for this county.
History
Leura is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Counties subdivide into parishes and survive today only in land titles and property descriptions, with no government function.
FAQ
Is Leura County still used?
No. It exists only in historical land-title descriptions today.
Where is Leura County?
Its gazetted centre is 23°12′S 149°21′E, within Central Highlands Regional Council’s area.
What towns are in Leura County?
No verified source identifies a town for this county.